NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
The role:
We are seeking a skilled Audio Typist to join our Urology team. You will provide a comprehensive audio typing and administrative support service to Urology Consultants, Clinical Nurse Specialists and junior medical staff, while also supporting the wider secretarial team.
This is a varied and rewarding role that requires excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage a busy workload while maintaining patient confidentiality.
Band 2 roles are not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa routes.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
- This is a fixed-term post for 12 months
- You will be working part-time hours of 17.28 hours per week during office hours
- This post is based within Stobhill Hospital and Glasgow Royal Infirmary
- Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part-time hours.
Key responsibilities:
You will be responsible for accurately and efficiently transcribing medical reports, clinical correspondence and other documentation from audio recordings, ensuring a high standard of accuracy and confidentiality at all times.
You will provide comprehensive administrative support to the Urology team, assist the wider secretarial service, and provide occasional support to the general administrative team as required. You will be expected to manage and prioritise your own workload using your initiative to ensure typing is completed within agreed performance targets, while maintaining excellent standards of patient care and confidentiality.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
Essential
- Excellent audio typing skills with a high level of speed and accuracy.
- Good knowledge of medical terminology.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and use your own initiative.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
- Good IT skills, including experience using Microsoft Office applications.
Desirable
- Previous experience working as an audio typist within an NHS or healthcare setting.
- Experience of using hospital or clinical information systems.
What we offer:
We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.
As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:
- A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
- Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
- Enhanced pay for working public holidays
- NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
- Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion, please contact:Alana Angus - Waiting List Manager on 07960 959055 / 0141 201 3532 or Alana.angus@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.
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